We’re thrilled to share that popular and much-loved theatre maker Ian Wilkes has been cast as Jacky in our upcoming Black Swan State Theatre Company co-production of Jacky by Declan Furber Gillick.

Ian (Moopa) Wilkes is a Noongar man with connection to the Wadjuk and Ballardong people. He is a theatre-maker, director, performer, writer, dancer, and a graduate of Aboriginal Theatre at WAAPA, and a recipient of the Perth NAIDOC award for Artist of the Year.

For Yirra Yaakin, Ian has starred in our productions of So Long Suckers and Hecate and has directed Yirra Yaakin’s productions of Boodjar Kaatijin, Hobo, Songbird, and most recently Operation Boomerang.

Many of you might recognise him from his performance in Black Swan’s 2022 and 2024 seasons of fan-favourite Barracking for the Umpire, and The Tempest. Off the stage, Ian has also directed Black Swan’s production of York, and 2025 production of Blue.

We can’t wait to see him in on stage in this sharp, funny and unflinching work!

Jacky by Declan Furber Gillick will show at Subiaco Arts Centre from 23 October – 8 November.

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